Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar ROXX

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.52 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar ROXX, priced at Rs. 12.52 Lakh. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the Thar ROXX a 1997cc engine producing 160bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and Thar ROXX, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability, while the Thar ROXX stands out for performance.

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Seltos vs Thar ROXX Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosMahindra Thar ROXX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.00 LakhRs. 12.52 Lakh
Mileage Not Available12.4 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1997 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm160bhp@5000rpm

Seltos vs Thar ROXX Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos HTEMahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD
Rating
56 reviews
41 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.52 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 160bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD RWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 255/65 R18
Boot Space 447 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,277 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,219 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 53,234 Seltos Insurance Rs. 77,503 Thar ROXX Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
SmartStream G1.5
2.0L mStallion
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
160bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
57 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
12.4 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
16
18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
447 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
4428*1870*1923 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2850 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
4
Adjustable Steering
3
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
SUNGLASS HOLDER
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
10.25 inch
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Engine Drag Torque Control
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Seltos
  • Looks aggressive and has strong road presence.
  • Cabin space is accommodating for a family of 5.
  • 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, rear camera, TPMS and a lot more safety as standard. Higher variants add ADAS, 360-degree camera and more!
  • Variety of engines and transmissions means there’s a Seltos for different use cases.
  • Interior feels well built. Solid fitment quality.
  • Feature-rich: 30-inch panoramic display, 8-speaker BOSE music system, ventilated front seats, powered driver’s seat with memory, panoramic sunroof and a lot more.
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Old-school boxy SUV styling is charming and attention-grabbing
  • Both engines offer punchy performance and good driveability
  • Loaded features-list including safety features, cabin space is generous and seats are comfortable too
Kia Seltos
  • Styling isn’t as sleek, sporty and understated as the previous car. This car looks more polarising vs the universal likeability of the predecessor.
  • Plastic panels used throughout the cabin can scratch easily.
  • Some minor feature misses: Powered tailgate, boss lever to adjust co-driver’s seat, rear seat ventilation (like the Syros)
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Stiff ride quality makes bumps and potholes make their presence felt in the cabin
  • Body roll is apparent even on smooth roads
  • Infotainment experience can be glitchy at times

Is Mahindra Thar ROXX Better Than Kia Seltos?

50% users have chosen Mahindra Thar ROXX over Kia Seltos in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 191 users have also rated Mahindra Thar ROXX and Kia Seltos on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar ROXX is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety and features in your car. But Kia Seltos is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Seltos Thar ROXX
Mileage 3.6 4.0
Performance 4.2 4.4
Comfort 4.5 4.6
Maintenance 3.9 4.2
Safety 4.4 4.1
Features 4.6 4.1
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Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Mahindra Thar ROXX is better on the grounds of safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Mahindra Thar ROXX by ₹1.52 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the MX1 RWD version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Thar ROXX produces 160bhp@5000rpm of power and 330Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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